Project Manager Information Technology

Job Description Job Summary

Salary Pending Review

Reporting to the Manager IT Project Delivery & Business Analysis, the Project Manager, Information Technology is responsible for managing all aspects of the development and implementation of large, multi-faceted software application development and implementation projects.

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.

• Formal training in project management

Knowledge

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive project management experience.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques Lean/Six Sigma and best practices.

• Experience working with Microsoft software programs such as Project, Visio, Office; as well as servers, operating systems, personal computers, networking and internet technologies

• Experience with corporate document management systems in a SharePoint environment is preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 designation preferred.
• Experience in implementing M365, SharePoint online and ECM are an asset
• Experience in the development of M365 and Information Governance are an asset

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of the development and implementation of large, multi-faceted software application development and implementation projects, managing project life cycle activities.

• Defines project scope, goals, success criteria and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders, liaising on an ongoing basis to manage expectations.

• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

• Tracks project milestones and deliverables.

• Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzing results, and troubleshooting problem areas.

• Conducts project post mortems, identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.

• Reports project status, including project KPIs to stakeholders.

• Monitors and tracks project costs, schedules, resources, risks, issues, and performance to ensure the optimal success.

Coordinates and manages project team resources, identifying appropriate resources/participants needed, assigning tasks and activities, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Negotiates for the acquisition of required personnel from within the organization with other department managers.

• Determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or consultants and makes the appropriate recruitments necessary during project cycle.

Develops project priorities and implementation plans, providing recommendations for changes in line with approved plans and strategies.

• Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths.

• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.

• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.

• Manages changes in project scope, identifying potential crises and devising contingency plans.

• Builds and develops any business relationships vital to project success.

Coaches and supervises project team members, providing direction, monitoring performance and quality of work, and resolving issues.

• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.

• Manages project contract staff activities, monitoring quality of work and services provided and ensuring deliverables are met.

Develops, Manages, and administers, Capital budgets and 10 year forecast ensuring support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability, monitoring budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances, timely billing and completeness of funding and financial reporting is effectively managed in compliance with corporate financial and capital asset accounting policies and best practices in asset management planning.

• Authorize and administer the acquisition of goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy.

• Authorize, and administer the acquisition of goods and services for the projects and direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.

• Drafts and submits budget proposals, recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary.

• Reviews submitted contractor tenders, analyzing bids to ensure properly balanced pricing and reference checks.

• Prepares and approves payment certificates, change work orders, purchase orders, and resolve claims, etc.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Special Requirements

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.

• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.